Patents by Inventor Kieron E. Wesson

Kieron E. Wesson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8299110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young
  • Publication number: 20120130093
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel processes for production, enrichment and/or isolation of alpha-tocotrienol from source material comprising at least one non-alpha-tocotrienol, such as natural extracts comprising mixed tocotrienols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Kieron E. WESSON, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20120122934
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Patent number: 8106223
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel processes for production, enrichment and/or isolation of alpha-tocotrienol from source material comprising at least one non-alpha-tocotrienol, such as natural extracts comprising mixed tocotrienols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kieron E. Wesson, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20110269806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young
  • Publication number: 20110218208
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Patent number: 7968746
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Publication number: 20110124679
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress diseases including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-substituted-p-quinone derivatives as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson, Orion D. Jankowski, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader, Christpher R. Cornell
  • Publication number: 20110046219
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-(3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyl)-6-(het)aryl-p-quinone or as 2-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3-(het)aryl-p-quinone derivatives. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew W. HIinman, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Publication number: 20100105930
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel processes for production, enrichment and/or isolation of alpha-tocotrienol from source material comprising at least one non-alpha-tocotrienol, such as natural extracts comprising mixed tocotrienols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Kieron E. WESSON, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20100029706
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress diseases including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, and diseases of aging such as diabetes and cancer with hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles such as dimebolin, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Edison Parmaceuticals, Inc. a Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Guy M. Miller, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Publication number: 20090118257
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Publication number: 20090054432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Pharmacylics, Inc. A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Aleksandr KOLESNIKOV, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young
  • Patent number: 7479502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young